Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Good afternoon LINC 7,

This morning, we talked about the 'Boomerang Generation' in Canada.  Now, I would like you to write an opinion essay using the format that we've practised together in class, with a contrasting thesis statement.  What do you think about the 'Boomerang Generation'?  Does this trend seem unusual to you or does this happen in your culture/country too?  Remember to use examples and statistics to support your opinion.  You can refer to the text we discussed in class or the links that we viewed together.  I have included the links below for your reference.  

http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/cp-census/index-sept-family-ties.html

http://www.cbc.ca/news/interactives/cp-census/index-sept-highlights.html

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episode/generation-boomerang.html

Opinion Essay Format

Enjoy!

Kim

p.s. Here's a link to symbols for the International Phonetic Alphabet.  If you find these helpful, use them.  If not, don't worry about trying to learn them. 

http://www.learnersdictionary.com/help/faq_pron_ipa.htm

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Good afternoon LINC 7,

We have been talking about the various generations that make up Canadian society.  This morning, we watched a documentary on the Baby Boomers.  This afternoon, I would like you write about what we've learned. Organize your ideas in essay format with no less than 5 paragraphs.

Considering the texts, videos, and graphs that I have shared with you, describe the influence of the Baby Boomer generation on present day Canada and Canada in 2033.  How will subsequent generations be affected by the Baby Boomers? 

Use specific examples to describe your ideas with in-text citations.  Don't worry about create a reference list this time.  I would like you to focus on using in-text citations after your statistics, quotations, or borrowed ideas.  If you can't remember how to do this, please refer to last Wednesday's blog.  

Here's the link to the documentary that we watched this morning:

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episode/boomer-revolution.html

Make sure that you paraphrase or use direct quotations and cite your sources, or you will be plagiarizing. 


Enjoy!
Kim

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Good afternoon,

This morning, we had a presentation on using APA style for your references when you do research.  This afternoon, I would like to give you an opportunity to put these skills to work.

Here's the link to the presentation by Cynthia:

http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/library-and-apa-henrie-winter-2013

I would like you to conduct some research on one generation of people in Canada.  To get you started, each of you will be given a handout with some basic information for the Government of Canada (2012).  

You will randomly choose your generation, and then, collect some information from the Internet on your specific generation.  Include information, such as: during what time does your generation occur?; what are some characteristics of your specific generation?; and what are some challenges faced by your generation?

DO NOT use Wikipedia to find your information.  It's not considered a scholarly resource. Try Google Scholar instead, http://scholar.google.ca/ or experiment with the databases on teh Mooahwk library website, http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?sid=3f3bab3f-d672-4277-b203-28481b23da6d%40sessionmgr112&vid=1&hid=123.  Remember to keep track of where you collect your information from and try using APA formatting to list your sources.

Once you've collected your information, you make a short oral presentation to the class on the information you've collected. You should also hand in a paper copy of your work in before you leave at the end of the period.  

Here are some online references to help you with APA:

http://mohawkcollege.ca.libguides.com/CiteYourSources

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Happy researching!

Kim (Gen X)

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Good afternoon LINC 7,

This afternoon, you're going to be listening to a TED Talk on body language, also known as non-verbal discourse.  Please follow the link and listen to the talk.  You may listen again if necessary, but DO NOT enable to the enable the subtitles or look at the transcript unless you are really having difficulty understanding.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html?fb_ref=talk

Once you've finished, please write a brief summary of her main points.  Paraphrase her ideas. Do not use direct quotes.  Also, please reflect on what you've heard and consider the following ideas.

Think about your own body language.

Is you body language different when you speak English than when you speak your first (second/third/...) language?

What can you do to change your body language and give people a different impression of you?

Print and hand in or email your work before you leave.  

If you finish early, please go the BBC website for some additional pronunciation practice:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/ 

or for additional grammar practice:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/grammar_challenge/

Enjoy!
Kim

Business Plan Presentations

Here are the links to your presentations on SlideShare:

Mohammed:
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/business-plan-mohammed-18051800

Mona A.:
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/business-plan-mona-a

Mohanad:
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/business-plan-mohanad

Maxim:
http://www.slideshare.net/KimHenrie/business-plan-maxim

TOEFL or IELTS?

TOEFL versus IELTS: Which test is for you?

You should consider which test will suit your particular learning and test taking style best.  Most institutions will accept either test.

TOEFL (http://www.etscanada.ca/toefl)

• cost $240 
• American English
• computer-based test
• integrated skills

IELTS (http://www.ieltscanada.ca/)

• cost $285
• British English
• pen/paper-based
• discreet skills
• face-to-face speaking component
• academic or general skills version